Pricing Analyst

About This Role

The Pricing Analyst oversees financial analysis, sales quotations, product line profitability, and comprehensive financial planning, reporting, and analysis for a large manufacturing business unit. This role drives market and product line strategy by analyzing trends, pricing, and product performance to support strategic decision-making. The analyst develops and maintains business models for operating segments, ensuring alignment with market dynamics and corporate profitability objectives while partnering closely with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting and financial planning activities for a manufacturing business unit with revenue exceeding $300 million
• Provide detailed financial analysis and strategic support to Sales, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and Product Line teams
• Oversee customer quoting processes, new program financials, and product cost modeling to optimize profitability and support pricing decisions
• Manage the quote-to-launch process, including capital tracking, tooling, and investment accuracy, to ensure financially sound program launches
• Drive monthly capital reporting and lead the capital forecast and appropriation process to support effective capital allocation
• Conduct ad hoc financial reporting and analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making across the organization
• Evaluate investments and program performance using net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and cash flow analysis to guide business decisions
• Analyze product line performance, pricing, and variances to identify opportunities to improve margins and operational efficiency
• Partner with leadership on growth initiatives, including strategy sprints and roadmap development, to align financial insights with long-term objectives
• Spearhead process improvement initiatives, such as kaizen events, to reduce approval timelines and strengthen financial workflows and controls
• Lead financial education initiatives, such as Demystifying Finance, to build financial capability and understanding among non-finance managers
• Support month-end processes, including financial reporting, cost analysis, and reconciliations, to ensure accurate and timely results
• Collaborate with accounts payable and other finance functions to maintain accurate financial records and support robust reporting
• Utilize ERP systems and data visualization tools to develop, maintain, and enhance financial reports and dashboards
• Prepare and refine book capital tracking and related reporting to support capital planning and performance monitoring

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business
• At least 3 years of experience in a pricing, quotation, cost estimating, or financial planning role